austere

• Describe algo severo, estricto o simple en apariencia o estilo, a menudo carente de lujo o adornos.

Describes something that is severe, strict, or simple in appearance or manner, often lacking luxury or decoration.

1. Severe or strict in mannerB2formal

   Having a stern, serious, and strict appearance or attitude.

   Severo o estricto en el trato

   • The austere teacher rarely smiled at his students.
   • Her austere expression made everyone feel nervous.
   • He lived an austere life, avoiding all luxuries.

   Sinónimosdourforbiddinggrimharshseveresobersternstrict

   Antónimosaffablegeniallenientmercifulmildpleasant

2. Simple and plainB2formal

   Having no decoration or luxury; very simple.

   austero, sobrio

   • The room was austere, with only a wooden chair and a table.
   • They preferred an austere design for their home.
   • The monastery's austere interior reflected their commitment to simplicity.

   Sinónimosbarefunctionalmodestplainseveresimplespartanstarkunadornedunornamented

   Antónimosdecorativeelaborateextravagantfancygrandlavishluxuriousopulentornatesumptuous

3. Economically harshC1formalpolitical

   Relating to a policy or situation where spending is reduced and conditions are difficult.

   austero (en sentido económico)

   • The government implemented austere measures to reduce the deficit.
   • During the recession, families faced austere budgets.
   • The country adopted an austere economic plan.

   Sinónimosbleakdraconianharshrigorousseverespartanstrictstringent

   Antónimosextravagantgenerouslavishluxurious